An extract of tachibana orange peel, listed as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract is an extract of the peel of Citrus aurantium tachibana (tachibana orange), a citrus of the rue family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.